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Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Investing is a tough business. Regardless of whether you invest in stocks, bonds, real estate, or even artwork, it is a challenging racket that can at times seem to suck all of the energy right out of you. One reason that many investors find investing an… Keep Reading

Motivated Reasoning About Silver

We’re seeing the argument, again, that silver stocks are being consumed in solar panels, medical applications, and of course, electronics. This argument has a certain temptation. After all, the standard assumption is that value is inversely proportional… Keep Reading

How Henry VIII Debauched English Money to Feed His Lavish Lifestyle

Once there was a king who was only twelve inches tall. As the story goes, he was a lousy king but he made a great ruler. You’re groaning, I know. Cut me some slack. I’m an economist and historian, not a comedian.… Keep Reading

Showdown: Paper vs. Physical Markets

The first half of 2021 did not play out as hoped by precious metals investors. Despite the effort to “squeeze” the bullion banks, silver has yet to push through the $30 barrier, and gold remains below the high put in nearly a year ago. The effort has… Keep Reading

The Bottom-Up Gold Standard

Fifty years ago, on the evening of August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon addressed the American people to announce several measures to address a trinity of economic problems engulfing the United States: specifically, mounting unemployment, rising infla… Keep Reading

Biden’s Dangerous Inflation Denials

President Joe Biden is in denial about inflation. This week he superficially addressed the problem by admitting the obvious – that prices have been rising rapidly this year – while denying that the inflation surge represents anything out of the ordin… Keep Reading

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We're pleased today to grant you access to the Summer 2021 issue of Money Metals Insider – a FREE benefit for you, our valued reader. This special newsletter is packed with actionable information about the markets, plus details on some special offerings… Keep Reading

Why Australia’s Gold Rush Ushered in Political Freedom (as Well as Wealth)

Nineteenth century gold miners brought democracy and property rights to Australia, as well as riches. But the history was at times bloody. Historically, the connection between gold and liberty is a potent one. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to assert—if … Keep Reading

The Government Is Culpable for America’s Retirement Crisis

America faces a retirement crisis. The chairman of the world’s largest asset management firm is sounding the alarm. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC last week that he sees a “silent crisis of retirement.”… Keep Reading

Silver Supply Shortage? What The Data Reveals

A lot of buzz has generated around a potential worldwide silver shortage, as the U.S. Mint indicated in a recent statement. However, early this month, a new statement was issued clarifying that the only real shortage was of “blanks” required for the M… Keep Reading